Setting description writing

In writing narrative, one of the main elements to include is a description of the setting. It is important to paint the picture using time or the place where your story is set. Adapted from www.empoweringwriters.com Do remember not to overwrite the setting. Just write two to four sentences and continue with the main characters or events of the storyline. Possible Pre-writing activity One of the activities I did with the students was to get them to read short texts of various settings and…

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